London Choked

In the year 1859, London was overtaken by a stench so atrocious that it became known as "The Great Stink". The River Thames, once a sign of life and trade, had become a putrid mass overflowing with garbage. Residents were forced to wear their noses as they traversed the streets. The stench was so prevalent that it infested even the offices of the

read more

A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were destroyed, and the sten

read more